Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
The Knock
In or near Carnwath.
The Knock — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
Jim Barton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. The Knock is a named hill or mountain in scotland central, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
The Knock is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is known for its distinctive profile and offers various walking trails for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a rugged landscape typical of the region, with opportunities for hiking and enjoying the natural scenery. The area is less frequented than other peaks, providing a quieter experience for those exploring the Scottish Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6240, -3.5376
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615176 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Biggar Gasworks Museum
Biggar Gasworks Museum — museum in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Biggar War Memorial
Biggar War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Biggar Castle
Biggar Castle — castle in Biggar, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Biggar Motte
Biggar Motte — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Moat Park Church, Kirkstyle, Biggar
Moat Park Church, Kirkstyle, Biggar — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Watermills · Scottish Lowlands
Biggar Mill, Biggar Mill Road, Biggar
Biggar Mill, Biggar Mill Road, Biggar — category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near The Knock
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
The Elphinstone Hotel
The Elphinstone Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Biggar Caravan Park
Biggar Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Bowmuir Farm Holidays
Bowmuir Farm Holidays — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Newhouse Park Farm
Newhouse Park Farm — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Lowlands
Scottish Equi Complex
Scottish Equi Complex — a hostel in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Collierhall Farm Caravan Site
Collierhall Farm Caravan Site — a campsite in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 6Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
74 Main Street, Carnwath
74 Main Street, Carnwath in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Clydesdale Inn
The Clydesdale Inn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Post Horn Hotel, Crawford
Post Horn Hotel, Crawford in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas
Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles
The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles
Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Knock?
- The Knock is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6EG).
- What is The Knock?
- The Knock — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to The Knock?
- Drivers can use postcode ML12 6EG.
- How do I get to The Knock?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6EG. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.